Acts 11:13

Translations

Modern

He told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter.

Traditional

And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;

Literal

…and he related to us how he saw the angel having stood in his house and having said, ‘Send forth to Joppa and send for Simon who is called Peter,

Latin

Narravit autem nobis quomodo vidisset angelum in domo sua, stantem et dicentem sibi: Mitte in Joppen, et accersi Simonem qui cognominatur Petrus,

Original

Greek

English

He told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter.

Notes

Acts 11:4–17

Peter reviewed what had happened. He explained that God had directed the whole series of events (11:12). Peter ate with Gentiles (non-Jews) because God made it evident that he should (11:4–12). Peter then saw the Holy Spirit come upon the Gentiles, realizing God accepted and blessed them like Jews who trusted in Jesus (11:15–17; see 1:5). Peter followed God's will by admitting Gentiles to the church.

Acts 11:1–18

Jews traditionally kept themselves separate and did not eat or interact in a social setting with Gentiles (10:28; 22:21–22; see John 4:9, 27; 18:28; Galatians 2:12–14). The Jewish Christians in Jerusalem learned that Gentiles had received the word of God. Then they criticized Peter's unusual actions and asked for an explanation, which Peter provided.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Angels God’s Covenant Love Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Righteousness by Faith

Events

Peter defends Gentile salvationc. AD 38

Related verses

Acts 10:30–32
Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this, the ninth hour. Suddenly a man in radiant clothing stood before me
Acts 12:11
Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.”
Acts 9:43
And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.
Acts 10:22
“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”
Acts 10:3–6
One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!”
Hebrews 1:14
Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Places

Joppa: An ancient seaport, the main port for Jerusalem

Glossary

Antioch of Syria Baptism of the Spirit Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Circumcision Cornelius Jerusalem Council Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Gentiles: Conversion of Peter: Advocates the Preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles in the Hearing of the Apostles and Elders

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